Press Kit
The new album of Oslo quintet Acres Wild Appropriate Music is made from the idea that the «extra ordinary» can also become extraordinary. Sometimes what you want isn’t the fastest or the loudest, but the appropriate. The first album single The Sun is Shining gained praise from Clash Magazine UK and got listed on NRK P3. Featuring vocals by Haley Shea (Sløtface).
“Thank goodness for Acres Wild and their divine new single.” - Clash Magazine
The bands 2016 single Line of Sight was included in Spotify Fresh Finds and reached #13 on the Viral USA Chart!. Their 2017 single Falling Out of Love Again was included in Spotify International Weekly Buzz.
Acres Wild ft. Haley Shea - The Sun is Shining
“Thank goodness for Acres Wild and their divine new single. 'The Sun Is Shining' is exactly the indie pop belter we need in our lives, an exuberant, wholly natural, completely uplifting missive from Norway. - Clash Magazine
“Hva får du hvis du blander Acres Wild med Haley Shae (Sløtface) og trompet? Den perfekte indie-sommerlåta!” - Musikknyheter.no
“Helt perfekt akkurat nå. (..) Deilig naiv solskinnspop” NRK P13 Selskapssjuk
“It opens with a simple enough melody, but when the trumpets kick in becomes irresistible, likeable indie pop with a gentle warmth that should be really appreciated in dark times” Nordic Music Review:
The Sun is Shining was conceived on a pitch perfect day in July. Vocalist Magnus wrote the melody, accompanied by his then ten-year-old little sister. Acres Wild brings in guest vocalist Haley Shea from Sløtface. Better known for more of a punkish attitude in her music, this song shows the singer´s most happy-go-lucky performance. The result is a summery, trumpet driven, feel-good duet that is sure to shine some light on anyone listening.
“Hey! Remember the sun? You might not have seen it in a while since you have been staying indoors. It’s still here and we made a song about it for those who need a reminder of what sunshine feels like.” - Acres Wild
“I was honoured when Acres Wild asked me to sing this song with them. It was a very fun creative process to be a part of, and I think the song turned out lovely. A perfect spring-time bop to calm the anxious feelings we're all probably struggling with these days” - Haley Shea (Featuring vocalist)
“The Sun is Shining highlights the importance of sunshine in a relationship. It’s an undisputed fact that all breakups happen when it’s raining. This song aims to help couples stay together.” - Magnus (Songwriter / Vocalist)
“The Sun Is Shining is our very own Shiny Happy People. Except REM hates Shiny Happy People, and we love The Sun Is Shining” - Simen (Producer / Guitarist)
“This is my first and best song. The definitive highlight of my songwriting career.” - Malene (Songwriter / Magnus’ little sister)
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Previous releases
“In interaction with the lyrical images the music creates a powerful impression” - Deichman (Awarded second best Norwegian EP of the Year)
”West coast harmonies meet post-punk brittleness” - The Line of Best Fit
“Heartfelt and beautifully written Indie Guitar music, with lovely melodies and intelligent lyrics” - Nordic Spotlight
”Especially on the underground scene. Norway has a habit of harbouring some amazing talent. And now it seems like we can add Acres Wild to the list." - LT4Zine
